A CEE study looks at changes in an area through time and how these changes affect resources in that area. This study will look at how past, present and reasonably foreseeable future changes affect eight protected species found within Southwest ...

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The Florida Department of Transportation, District One announces a Dispute Resolution Subteam meeting for a Cumulative Effects Evaluation (CEE) study conducted in association with the proposed Interstate 75 interchange at Everglades Boulevard in Collier County. All members of the public are invited to attend.

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, November 17, 2010, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

PLACE: SWIFT SunGuide Center, 10041 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: A CEE study looks at changes in an area through time and how these changes affect resources in that area. This study will look at how past, present and reasonably foreseeable future changes affect eight protected species found within Southwest Florida. The purpose of this meeting is to review proposed study area boundaries and to identify potential parameters that may be used in the development of species-specific habitat models. These habitat models will be used to assess cumulative effects on the eight protected species.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the Florida Department of Transportation at least two (2) days before the meeting by contacting: Ms. Gwen G. Pipkin, Senior Project Manager at email: [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Department of Transportation using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Ms. Gwen G. Pipkin at the above e-mail address, or visit the project web site at: www.I-75Everglades.com.